Afren achieves first oil from Okoro Setu field

Offshore Staff

LONDON -- Afren has achieved first oil from the Okoro Setu project in OML 112, offshore Nigeria.

Initial production from the first of two wells drilled to date is flowing in excess of 3,000 b/d of 27º API gravity oil, which is in line with expectations, according to the company. The remaining wells will be batch drilled, with peak production of 15,000 b/d of oil expected in the third quarter.

06/10/2008